2018 Mario Marengo 'Brunate' Barolo Piedmont

Marengo is one of the smallest estates in La Morra, but Marco Marengo has no inferiority complex. Marengo is privileged to be among the many more famous names who own vineyards in the "Brunate" cru, an immaculately positioned parcel of land that is considered to be one of the grand crus of the Langhe. The estate makes tiny quantities of modern-style Barolo from old vines in their tiny cellar on La Morra's main street; in great years, these particularly well-balanced, ample, intense, tannic wines hint at truffles; they are perfectly rich and complete Baroli.


CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - "Fruit for this wine comes from a 1.2-hectare site with classic calcareous soils. The 2018 Barolo Brunate is very different from the other two wines in this portfolio. Brunate shows a higher level of intensity and boldness with dark fruit, sweet plum, rusty nail and garden soil. This expression is also best equipped with integrated tannins and freshness to continue on a steady aging trajectory. I love that subtle note of sweetness that appears on the finish."


Decanter - "Marengo owns two plots among the highest and more eastern parcels of the Brunate MGA. His 2018 shines for floral complexity of macerated roses with pomegranate and cherry. There is a great concentration of fruit on the palate with more pomegranate and cherry enhanced by sweet spice, dusty tannins and a refreshing velvety finish (despite the 15% of alcohol, which is very well integrated). A Barolo intended for the long haul, despite the lighter vintage."